June 21, 2026
The Review
“I couldn’t believe when I stopped in here how horrible the customer service was… The girl behind the counter was texting on her phone during the dinner hours with an attitude… Unfortunately, they will never see any of my business due to how rude and unprofessional their staff was. 1 person can mess it up ... <a title="The Review" class="read-more" href="https://stonesoup.com/memoirs/the-review/" aria-label="Read more about The Review">Read more</a>
Where the Warmth Comes From
My family settles beside the fire, our shadows dancing behind us. Bare trees sway and shiver; the fire leans from side to side. Scattering sparks that look like restless stars, I see a sliver of light speed by — so, I wish. The grass is frigid; my hair blows in my face. Dried leaves race ... <a title="Where the Warmth Comes From" class="read-more" href="https://stonesoup.com/poems/where-the-warmth-comes-from/" aria-label="Read more about Where the Warmth Comes From">Read more</a>
June 20, 2026
A Letter To My 爸爸 (Baba)
a letter to my 爸爸(baba)i’m in my own little cornerof San Francisco as pineapple mint tonicbubbles against my tongue. more mint than pineapple and it’s got that greentaste (like a reminder): to frivolously spendfour dollars, to double pressa button and extend my armtowards the checkout for a soda— my dad’s lips never touched four-dollarsoda tonic ... <a title="A Letter To My 爸爸 (Baba)" class="read-more" href="https://stonesoup.com/poems/a-letter-to-my-%e7%88%b8%e7%88%b8baba/" aria-label="Read more about A Letter To My 爸爸 (Baba)">Read more</a>